Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Two light setup...
Key: Strip Softbox high on camera right...
Hair Light: Reflected Silver Umbrella high and slightly behind talent...

Breaking the Rule: "Rembrandt illumination should only be use on masculine gender talent..."
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BrentHarder Loc: Southern California

Brilliantly and masterfully done as usual Thomas. You inspire me with your artistic and technical inspiration.

mcmama

Wonderful!

srt101fan

My first reaction was: Mesmerizing! The hands, body, and face certainly evoke the image of a beautiful, fragile porcelain doll. But I can't quite come to grips with the hair/wig, which, gathering from your title is the main theme!?

Wonderful image!

berchman Loc: South Central PA

What is the "talent's" talent...being pretty? Maybe she could be referred to as the "model"?

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

That is simply excellent.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

You have some mad skills Thomas - awesome shot! I always look forward to your posts.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Beautifully rendered skin tones and great lighting (which I know is second nature to you but something I would struggle with). The choker separates her head, making her even more doll-like. Like berchman, I struggle with your term ‘talent’ rather than model but have heard it used elsewhere and assume it’s an accepted term in modelling circles? In my youth lads referred to chatting-up the local ‘talent’, which whilst not derogatory, seemed to belittle the ladies in question. Hence my dislike of term.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Brent you are way too kind sir... All credit here belongs to the Danielle, the hair styling, makeup artist and wardrobe stylist on this session... I only provided illumination for their amazing efforts... but I certainly appreciate your very kind words...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

mcmama thank you so much for your beautiful thought on Danielle's efforts... truly appreciated...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thanks you so much for your thoughtful comments srt101fan... they are truly appreciated... btw, the hair stylist on this session formerly worked for VOGUE in NYC... she is gifted beyond words, and I was humbled to have her on this team...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

John I truly appreciate your thoughtful praise... it means so much to me coming from a retired teacher... likely one of the most challenging albeit rewarding careers ever... thank you for shepherding our nations youth during their difficult and formative years... my fondest career positions have been in academic services...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you so much for the accolades Bill... your encouragement has always been stellar and heartfelt...

srt101fan

No doubt the hair stylist knows what she is doing and I certainly respect her talents and expertise! It's just that the juxtaposition of that particular hairdo with the beautiful, somewhat ethereal figure makes me wonder about intent.

Can you tell us how this image was/will be used?

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

magnetoman I truly appreciate your very kind words sir...

As for the use of "talent" it is indeed an industry standard since agencies have "talent" on their boards who are also brilliant thespians i.e. actors & actresses also many dance professionally as ballerinas etc... here across the pond the term "Talent Agency" is consider equally germane as "Model Agency"... Dance and "Theater" talent comprise a significant component of many commercial agencies "Main Board" At its zenith fashion and beauty modeling is a dynamic multi-dimensional art... it becomes an extension of a model's persona, his/her ability to visualizing a narrative to underscore its meaning and translate concepts into compelling metaphors...

Final thoughts? A model's role to be cherished as it brings an endearing prospect to be viewed as expressive creative craft with poignant imagination rather than simply an object of desire…

At in it's basic form... Modeling is simply silent acting... there are no scripts to convey a narrative thus a "model" must emote with hands and facial expressions to bring to life a creative directors visions...

Hope this helps or is at least food for thought...